Background Fever is the most frequent symptom in patients seeking care in South and
Southeast Asia. The introduction of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for malaria continues to …

Introduction. Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) that can facilitate the diagnosis of a panel of
tropical infectious diseases are critically needed. DPP® Fever Panel II Asia is a multiplex …

The recent roll-out of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for malaria has highlighted the
decreasing proportion of malaria-attributable illness in endemic areas. Unfortunately, once …

Background Fever is a common presenting symptom in low-and middle-income countries
(LMICs). It was previously assumed that malaria was the cause in such patients, but its …

In resource-limited settings, the scarcity of skilled personnel and adequate laboratory
facilities makes the differential diagnosis of fevers complex [–]. Febrile illnesses are …

Background Chikungunya (CHIKV) is a reemerging arboviral disease and represents a
global health threat because of the unprecedented magnitude of its spread. Diagnostics …

Background The decline of malaria in Southeast Asia means other causes of fever are
increasingly relevant, but often undiagnosed. The objective of this study was to assess the …

Febrile patients in malaria-endemic areas need rapid and accurate diagnosis to ensure
prompt access to antimalarial treatment to avoid severe disease. As most fevers in malaria …

Background Acute febrile illness is a common presentation for patients at hospitals globally.
Assays that can diagnose a variety of common pathogens in blood could help to establish a …

Background Plague is a highly fatal disease caused by Yersinia pestis. Late diagnosis
hampers disease outcome and effectiveness of control measures, induces death and …